Radiator questions

[cstaup]

I have a radiator that I had dipped and repainted by a local shop. After I installed it and have been running for a while, I noticed some coolant on the ground (yea frustrating after just rebuilding the motor).

Bottom line it has a small crack or break in the brazing at the top hose. The rest is in perfect shape. I really don't need it and I know that there is a premium on good radiators. What would be a fair price for me and a buyer after I fix it? I was thinking two fitty plus shipping.

[cstaup]

I did a search and the only pricing I found was through the dealers. Rick??

[rickf]

I don't usually get involved in pricing used parts because then it is branded. 250.00 is a good start, high but a good place to start. Plan on going down. It IS a used radiator after all. The fact that it was checked and then the crack showed up proves that. Copper work hardens over time and this could well happen again. Plus you said it was boiled but you made no mention of the tanks being removed the core being rodded out. That would be a complete check and would tend to bring a higher price. I know that is not what you wanted to hear but that is why I did not answer right away yesterday. I figured someone else would chime in.

Rick

[cstaup]

That's why I asked. Thanks Rick!